The Top 20 Mountain Passes in Inyo National Forest
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Inyo National Forest and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: December 17, 2025
Tioga Pass
Highlight • Mountain Pass
In the summer months, Highway 120 is the access gateway into Yosemite National Park if you are coming from the Eastern Sierra side. It is closed until late spring and …
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Kearsage Pass
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Only about 4.6 miles distance from the trailhead parking at Onion Valley Road, Kearsage Pass is a popular resupply detour for long distance hikers on the John-Muir or Pacific Crest …
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Donohue Pass
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Donohue Pass is the last major pass along the PCT if you hike northbound. It is snow covered until early summer or late spring. The view into the valley with …
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Trail Crest
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Trail Crest is a major junction at 13,600 feet where the High Sierra Trail meets the Mt. Whitney Trail on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada. It marks the …
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Lamarck Col
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Lamarck Col!
Lamarck Col can be ascended from the east by traversing the glacier beneath, or from the west via a cross country scramble through Darwin Canyon. Please ensure that …
Lamarck Col can be ascended from the east by traversing the glacier beneath, or from the west via a cross country scramble through Darwin Canyon. Please ensure that …
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